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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
14
A fragmented 19th century style pitch urges immediate city action to adopt a street railway. Local concerns question feasibility, timing, and the city’s ability to fund and operate such a major project with European influence and long lead times. Authorities warn against premature commitments.
Royall C. Miller publishes the Young American, now about three months old, hailed for its vigor and promise as a fresh venture by the youth. Various papers comment on its location and future impact, with the Alpharetta Free Press urging humane reform and lawful action toward violators.
Friends of Colonel Henry D Capers press for his appointment as clerk of the Court of Appeals. The Confederate veteran, once chief clerk and disbursing officer of the treasury, praised for courage and intellect, is supported by lawyers from Rome Callon Calhoun and Savannah. Colonel Sidney C. Tapp launches The American Republic in Atlanta, with a modest, focused begin.
The Southern railroad commission finds President Spencer's death mainly due to telegraph operator Mattox's carelessness. It argues operators are underpaid for long night hours, compares ranks and pay among engineers, conductors, flagmen, and operators, and calls for higher wages or shorter hours to attract and retain capable staff at railroad stations.
The article promises a bright, vigorous table of contents for The American Republic with pieces including Roosevelt's Cowardly Assassination Through Root and other bold titles. The American News Company ships 2,000 first editions for sale on trains and bookstands as the new magazine launches amid energy and optimism from the editor.
Report notes Hibber of Holden Mass and Rollins and Arthur of Asheville are tied to VanBibber who bought rights to Overlook Park and Loop Line railway running from Sunset Mountain golf links to the French Broad river. The move signals a likely new competing railroad into Asheville.
A garbled list shows senators and congressmen with associated host venues in Washington. Names include Augustus and Hacer with 1757 Oregon Avenue, W. Adamson at the Oxford, Gordon Lee at the Shoreham, J. M. Griggs at the Metropolitan, and others such as W. M. Howard, J. W. Overstreet, and L. FL Livingston.
Washington Dee. Two Alabama senators, both from Selma, are noted for their long service in the upper house. Mrs. Morven Forve, eight years postalation at Selma, and Mr. M. Papiah, with postmaster duties in their home town, are discussed in relation to potential influence with the president. The piece mentions Senator Pettus and a push to secure office recommendations amid a post office issue at Melina.
Special to The Georgian Waycross Ga Dec 20 Hon T A Parker Judge of the Brunswick Judicial circuit has bought the W A Buchanan home at Lee avenue and Reynolds street for 6000 dollars and will move his family to Waycross around February 1 making the city his future home as local supporters have long pursued.
Fifteen prisoners from the Nashville penitentiary were en route to Atlanta Federal Prison when a barroom tall man aboard complained he could ride any car. A guard produced a gun, and the disruption spurred rumors about Mrs Chadwick. George Davis, a Tennessee troublemaker and former ally of Gus Thomas, is nearing a ten year sentence for conspiracy to murder.
F M Haynes warned Doctor Sprayberry at Boat Point to avoid work or risk death. Within an hour Sprayberry, a Central of Georgia switchman, was crushed between two box cars in the yards near East Point. He died instantly, leaving a wife two children and immediate family. Funeral plans not announced.
Fifteen Atlanta men from the Clearing House Association and Chamber of Commerce form a committee to travel to Washington to press Georgia congressmen for locating a new sub treasury in Atlanta. The group includes Jamen Ingles, Hobert Maddox, K wry A Candler, Joseph ue Cord, and others. The city finance committee will meet to decide funding and mayor Woodward will appoint the panel if funds are approved.
Jackson Mississippi December 20 The case against Patrick for keeping Dan January in peonage was dismissed. Planters L D Carter and T H Williams of Rapkin County were arrested for allegedly selling January to Patrick. Hearing stated Patrick bought a debt January owed. January accuses a severe beating by Patrick and says he is in bad shape and barely can walk.
The 300 coal cars for the Atlantic, Birmingham and Atlantic will be built in Georgia by a Georgia firm, South Atlantean and Manufacturing Company at Waycross. The contract, awarded Tuesday afternoon, calls for an expenditure of about 50,000 dollars. The cars will have 50 hundred weight capacity and be among the latest water powered designs. The contract also covers twenty five passenger cars and locomotives to complete the equipment.
Asheville NLC reports a charter issued at Raleigh for the Asheville Rapid Transit Company with an authorized capital of 500000 dollars. Incorporators include Charles E Van.
Mrs. Carrie Nation denounces President Roosevelt and the Republican party calling them thieves with the goods. She was persuaded by the W T U to remain for another lecture tonight focusing on the whisky traffic.
Prominent Brunswick merchants report letters from Cuban wholesale dealers. Cuban business men are expected to visit Brunswick within the next month or two to study South Georgia trade conditions and seek favorable rates from the Brunswick Steamship Company for goods between South Georgia and Cuban points.
Special to The Georgian Ringgold Ga Dec 20 News reports the sudden death of Alonzo Blaylock a prominent Catoosa County citizen in Chattanooga He left home with a neighbor and died while driving in the city likely from acute indigestion He leaves a wife several children a widowed mother Mrs D C Blaylock a sister Mrs Henry Tucker and two brothers John and Sam Blaylock
A bold masked intruder tried to break into the Rome Testing Laboratory seeking platinum valued at £6 an ounce. The thief pried the back door and fled after a failed attempt, with local reports tying him to a professional gang active in the region.
The Mississippi Cotton Association has invited Hon. Thomas Watson to attend the January 2 and 3 meeting in Jackson. He is asked to deliver an address and railroads statewide grant reduced travel rates for the occasion.
A new lumber company is organized at Offerman to operate a large planing mill. The stock is subscribed and charter is applied for. The proposed capitalization is 10 000 dollars with privilege to double. Prominent organizers include W F Graby, Darina Hatcher, and Max G Moore among others.
Washington dispatch lists artillery and coast artillery transfers, resignations, and staff changes plus naval assignments at Guam and other stations. Also notes vessel movements including Hannibal to Havana and Paul Jones and Preble to San Diego with several sailings and arrivals at Annapolis New York Boston and Barbadoes.
Fragmentary historical notes mark December 20 with entries on Sir Edmund And reaching Boston as New England governor, a hounded poet born circa 1740, Thomas HI linked to Paul Pry’s charter, and deaths of Thomas H. Macaulay the historian born 1760. Also mentioned are South Carolina secession, George nain publisher, and other scattered dates and names.
New York dispatch lists several Georgia figures including Atlanta names and Newat, Schwab, Wells, J.C., Harris Jr., and How ard among others in a miscellaneous statewide showing. The note records a partial roster of Finitors present in the city.
Christmas exercises at the Girls High School will be held next Friday at 10 80 o clock with an interesting program and a Christmas tree for Atlanta's poor children. Presents donated by the girls will be distributed after the program. Part I features instrumental and vocal solos by Edwina Behre Nelile Nix Vivian Marsh and Nellie Nix. Part II features Mrs Jarley's Wax Works. The event is a long standing annual feature and is expected to draw a large audience.
In Pike County a wave of arson has destroyed multiple stores including Brown Brothers at Neal. A $200 reward has been offered by the governor for the arrest of those responsible. Smith Brothers also suffered a loss, with no arrests to date, fueling speculation of organized theft.
Portsmouth Va Dec 20 O B Bidwell Jr a freight claim agent of the Seaboard Air Line railway has resigned and will retire January 1 His departure mirrors Traffic Manager Voats retirement and indicates he may join the Miners Transportation Company or the Merchants Transportation firm in some capacity pending further word
New York society chatter covers Mrs Roosevelt and the smart set in London smoke and Alice Blue gowns, plus Baroness Von Sternberg outfits. Also noted are D. O. Mitts dinner for Ambassador and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid, a charity corset raffle, the Shonts family social ties, Nixon motor boat updates, and various social arrivals in Washington and Havana including the impending Mexican ambassador’s credentials.
The Georgian reports the opening of the new Carnegie Library site in Gadsden Alabama. The ceremony will be held Thursday evening with addresses by prominent citizens and a formal program under direction of Miss CW. Ed will oversee the event as planned.
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